Fr Joseph sits down with Matt & Ranae to discuss their own journey as young parents. Sacrifice is a given, but how has it led to personal growth? Has being a young parent changed their relationship with God as a father? Why would they suggest having children young if you can? 

All this and more on this week's episode of Restless!  

Fr. Joseph and Matt sit down to discuss the impact of Catholic Media on personal evangelization. Matt shares his own testimony & the role that Catholic media played. Fr. Joseph shares some advice for the proper way to use media, even Catholic media. One hard and fast rule, you should be praying more than you should be scrolling!

LINKS

Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

Support Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/donate

OTHER SHOWS

The Tangent: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeAxbil8_mgC4Ielq0_MRQ

Let Me Be Frank: https://www.youtube.com/@UCy9oYx0t7imNDH5nLwSiM8Q

Daily Gospel Reflections: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDXE8YpRhxNwsAiv_lrgBOg

Have you ever met anyone that’s had a near death experience? During this week’s episode, Fr. Joseph told me (Matt) about the experience one of the Diocese’s own pastors. He died, experienced purgatory and judgement, but was given a second chance by Our Lord.

This week, we discussed the Four Last Things; Death, Judgement, Hell, (Purgatory) and Heaven. We discussed not only near death experiences, but what Scripture, Tradition and the Mystics tell us of these experiences and places.

St. Faustina’s description of Hell is… terrifying. Truly “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10).

Simultaneously, as we seek to understand Heaven, it’s… exciting! Perhaps, most importantly, we discuss the proper way to hope in Our Lord’s mercy.

LINKS

Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

Support Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/donate

OTHER SHOWS

The Tangent: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeAxbil8_mgC4Ielq0_MRQ

Let Me Be Frank: https://www.youtube.com/@UCy9oYx0t7imNDH5nLwSiM8Q

Daily Gospel Reflections: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDXE8YpRhxNwsAiv_lrgBOg

Fr. Joseph, Lauren and special guest Fr. Chris Perrella sit down to discuss why The Lord of the Rings is an intrinsically Catholic work. From way the book encourages virtue, showcases the proper need for sacrifice, illustrates how good vs. evil really works to Lembas bread being a symbol of the Eucharist (physically and spiritually) and the characters representing Christ, the prophets, Mary, the saints (although not strictly in allegorical fashion, and not one for one).

LINKS

Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

Support Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/donate

OTHER SHOWS

The Tangent: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeAxbil8_mgC4Ielq0_MRQ

Let Me Be Frank: https://www.youtube.com/@UCy9oYx0t7imNDH5nLwSiM8Q

Daily Gospel Reflections: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDXE8YpRhxNwsAiv_lrgBOg

Do you know the Theological and Cardinal Virtues? Aristotle defined virtue as “excellence in being human”, and moreover, the Catholic Faith teaches that growing in virtue, and overcoming vice, is the path to growth in holiness!

This week on Restless, Fr. Joseph, Lauren and special guest Fr. Chris Perrella, discuss this very topic. Beyond defining virtue, they reflect on some practical and achievable tips to help your growth in virtue.

For example, if you need to grow in chastity (which falls under the virtue of temperance) you can take up fasting, not just from food but also from other goods.   By embracing the virtue in “easier situations” you’re strengthened for more difficult ones.

LINKS

Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

Support Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/donate

OTHER SHOWS

The Tangent: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeAxbil8_mgC4Ielq0_MRQ

Let Me Be Frank: https://www.youtube.com/@UCy9oYx0t7imNDH5nLwSiM8Q

Daily Gospel Reflections: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDXE8YpRhxNwsAiv_lrgBOg

Fr. Joseph, Lauren and Paul discuss the Papacy. More than whether or not  Christians should believe in the Papacy (spoiler...yes), they discuss some difficulties with it and how the doctrine helps develop the virtue of humility. Some questions asked include:

Do you feel like the Pope is your spiritual father?

What did Jesus mean by "the gates of hell will not prevail against the Church?

What do we make of anti-popes and bad popes?

and much more! 

LINKS

Email List: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/

Support Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/donate

Fr. Joseph, Lauren, and Paul discuss the necessary elements of true leadership in the Catholic Church. This includes overcoming perceived "busyness", recognizing the call to evangelization for all Christians (including lay people!), and discerning proper leaders for apostolates.

LINKS

Email List: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/

Fr. Joseph and Liz Sweeney sit down to discuss the ins and outs of reading the Bible as a Catholic. What's the relationship between Scripture and Tradition? How should Catholics reverence the Bible? What's the benefit of memorizing Scripture? All this and more on Restless!

Email List: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/

Fr. Joseph sits down with his friend Liz Sweeney to discuss her conversion to the Catholic Faith. Liz shares her experience in the evangelical world, how she overcame her wariness with Our Lady, her experience of the Holy Eucharist as a Catholic, and much more! 

LINKS

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1SbvGysG6C0mnQRAVcagkg

Email List: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restlesscatholicmedia/

Trisha McManus is a Marriage and Family Therapist. Fr. Joseph and Trisha discuss the way the Faith and psychology intertwine. What does real healing look like? What is the role of Christ in our healing? What role does the loss of God play in the mental health crisis our culture is experiencing?

Thank you Trisha for joining us on Restless!

LINKS

Email List: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/